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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302,164.80, 452,129.10 and 182,291.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302,164.80, 452,129.10 and 182,291.23 is: 272,762.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302,164.80 : 452,129.10 = 182,291.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302,164.80/452,129.10 = 182,291.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302,164.80x = 452,129.10 × 182,291.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302,164.80x = 82,419,172,192.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,419,172,192.71/302,164.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272,762.32

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